Cousins....

I've said it before and I'll say it again - once you have 3 kids, it doesn't matter if you have 4, 5....or 10. Ok, maybe 10 might matter. But really, it's not that much more work with 5 kids than it is with 3. This week our nephew Jacob and niece Sophie are visiting. We love having them. My kids LOVE their cousins and really miss living close to them. Jack and Jacob are always outside "exploring". They are on a "safari" (their words) as I type this. They packed a backpack with supplies, including Apples for a snack. So cute!

The girls are happily in their room playing Barbies and babies. I say Barbies AND babies, because it switches back and forth every 2 minutes. They played dress up this morning - Elle was Cinderella and Sophie was Belle. They even did their hair - Elle put Sophie's hair in a bun. So sweet!

And the best part - no one has fought, cried, been ugly - nothing! They've been great with each other. I love hearing them laugh from the other room. I know they are creating memories with each other and that makes me happy.

I even got to go out with my cousin last night and I had a great time. I left Don home alone with all 5 monkeys and even he said they were great.

I love our family and I'm so looking forward to living close to each other again.